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Calcium Oxide.
Calcium Oxide - as a noun
A white crystalline oxide used in the production of calcium hydroxide
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
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"The high temperature required for the production of calcium oxide is achieved through thermal decomposition."
"Adding water to calcium oxide results in the formation of calcium hydroxide."
"When calcium oxide reacts with water, it releases a great amount of heat."
"One of the traditional uses of calcium oxide is for the removal of acidic impurities from crude oil."
"The addition of calcium oxide to soil can help improve its pH level."
